Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of acute hypoxic-ischemic cerebral lesions in the survivor of a monochorionic twin pregnancy: case report.
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Abstract
Monochorionic twin pregnancies complicated by the death of one twin are associated with substantial morbidity in the survivor, with a high risk of developing hypoxic-ischemic brain damage. In this report, we demonstrate how prenatal diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging detected focal ischemic lesions in the survivor of a monochorionic twin pregnancy within 1-2 days of cotwin death. A very early diagnosis of cerebral ischemic lesions might influence the management of the pregnancy. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Medical subject headings
- Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Fetal Diseases
- Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Twins